Appointment of Colchester City’s First Organ Scholar
A new chapter in Colchester’s rich musical heritage has begun with the appointment of Finlay Craig as the city’s first ever Organ Scholar. A year-long scholarship has been established to support the next generation of organists, offering outstanding young musicians the rare opportunity to study and perform on the internationally significant Moot Hall Organ, housed […]
A Living Tradition
In the heart of Colchester Town Hall stands an instrument that is far more than wood, metal, and wind. The organ in the Moot Hall is a living voice of the city. At over 120 years old, it is a cultural landmark that continues to evolve while honouring the generations who built, played, and cared […]
ORGAN MASTERCLASS 2026 – Learn, Observe, and be Inspired
The Moot Hall Organ continues to grow as a place not only for performance, but for learning, exploration, and community. Alongside our recital programme, we are delighted to offer a series of specialist organ masterclasses across the year, led by outstanding professional organists, each bringing their own expertise and perspective to the historic Moot Hall […]
OCTOBER – Francesca Massey – Concert Organist
Lunchtime Recitalš Tuesday 13 October, 1 pmš Moot Hall Francesca Massey is a distinguished organist, choral conductor, and teacher with over 15 yearsā experience as a cathedral musician. Educated at Cambridge University and the Royal Northern College of Music, she held organ scholarships at St Georgeās Chapel, Windsor, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and Manchester […]
NOVEMBER – Iain Farrington – Concert Organist
Lunchtime Recitalš Tuesday 10 November, 1 pmš Moot Hall Iain Farrington has a busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, celebrated for his inventive choral, orchestral, and chamber works. He has composed and arranged for prestigious ensembles and venues, including the BBC Singers, Orchestre National de France, Academy of St Martin […]
DECEMBER 2026 – Christmas with the Norwich Cathedral Choristers
Lunchtime Recitalš Tuesday 8 December 2026, 1 pmš Moot Hall The Choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of Englandās most vibrant cathedral music programmes. Trained under the guidance of Master of Music Ashley Grote, they perform throughout the year at Cathedral services, concerts and special events with energy, precision and musicality. […]